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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.51, 3,071.58 and 1,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.51, 3,071.58 and 1,329.38 is: 1,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.51 : 3,071.58 = 1,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.51/3,071.58 = 1,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.51x = 3,071.58 × 1,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.51x = 4,083,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,297.02/2,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.77

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